Stay warm, stay healthy – and keep wearing a mask – Richard Asinof

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by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI Publisher’s Note: Each week we feature the health writings, among other topics, of Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI.com – a digital service that reports “news & analysis at the convergence of health, science, technology and innovation”. In the first issue of 2021, in an article entitled, “A day in the life in the…

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Rhode Island’s regional bio-pharma partnership plan with Northeastern University – Richard Asinof

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by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo courtesy of Tim Leshan Twitter feed – Representatives of Northeastern University meet with Rhode Island team to discuss regional partnership collaboration, to be potentially awarded new federal grant on Dec. 10 On Friday, Dec. 10, Rhode Island will learn whether its proposed collaborative bio-manufacturing Phase 1 grant for…

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Merger fever – Richard Asinof

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by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer The RI Foundation weighs in with its assessment of the proposed merger of Care New England, Brown and Lifespan — but what is missing? It was big week for news around mergers of health systems in Rhode Island. R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha announced that application under the Hospital…

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Dr. Elizabeth Lange, pediatrician, RI Medical Society president – Richard Asinof

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by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Editor’s note: Dr. Lange, a pediatrician versed in care transformation, is the new president of the R.I. Medical Society. She spoke at Gov. McKee’s press conference this week about the state’s plans to deliver vaccines for children – expected to be approved by the CDC within the next two…

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Will Rhode Island make and the world take? – Richard Asinof

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Efforts to jump start the advanced manufacturing industry sector in RI may face some significant barriers by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo by Richard Asinof – The Providence/Wexford Innovation Center is the new home of the New England offices of Crowley Maritime, which celebrated its new office location with a ribbon cutting ceremony featuring…

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Getting the lead out of drinking water in RI – Richard Asinof

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by Richard Asinof, ConvergenceRI, contributing writer Photo by Richard Asinof – State Rep. Rebecca Kislak addresses the rally at the State House urging the state to invest $500 million to replace all the lead water pipes in Rhode Island. Community advocates urge the state to invest $500 million in eliminating all lead service lines in…

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